Detroit to Santiago (DTW–SCL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

DTW Airport Page →
airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 9 1-stop flights
No nonstop service between DTW and SCL. Nearest airports to DTW with scheduled service: Windsor International Airport (YQG, 21 mi) · Eugene F. Kranz Toledo Express Airport (TOL, 49 mi) · Bishop International Airport (FNT, 56 mi)
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 9 hubs
ATL Atlanta 11h 58m AFAMDL → DL Atlanta (ATL) to Santiago flights
CUN Cancún 12h 12m DL → LA Cancún (CUN) to Santiago flights
MIA Miami 12h 54m AAAFAM → 5YAALA Miami (MIA) to Santiago flights
JFK New York 13h 54m AMB6DL → CXLA New York (JFK) to Santiago flights
PUJ Punta Cana 14h 10m DL → DMLA Punta Cana (PUJ) to Santiago flights
LAX Los Angeles 16h 36m AFAMDL → CXLA Los Angeles (LAX) to Santiago flights
MEX Mexico City 21h 47m DL → LA Mexico City (MEX) to Santiago flights
CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) 34h 30m AFDLKL → AF Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) (CDG) to Santiago flights
LHR London 37h DLSKSV → BA London (LHR) to Santiago flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Detroit to Santiago
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.

While no nonstop service exists between DTW and SCL, 1-stop connecting options are available.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for DTW to SCL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
9
Hubs
~11h
Fastest
~37h
Longest
ATL ~11h 58m CUN ~12h 12m MIA ~12h 54m JFK ~13h 54m PUJ ~14h 10m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
660
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
DTW → SCL
70%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
70%
Return
SCL → DTW
79%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
79%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DTW delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Santiago is 0 hours the same as Detroit.
DTW: EDT · SCL: -04

When it's 6:00 PM in Detroit, it's 6:00 PM in Santiago.
Visa & Entry

US passport holders enter Chile visa-free for stays up to 90 days. No advance application is needed. Passport must be valid for the duration of the stay. A tourist card (Tarjeta de Turismo) is issued at immigration and must be kept until departure. Extensions for an additional 90 days can be requested at the Extranjeria office in Santiago.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Getting to DTW

There is no rail link to DTW; the airport is 18 miles southwest of downtown Detroit. SMART bus Route 261 provides a slow connection ($2), but ride-share or car is standard for most travelers. Ride-shares from downtown cost $30–45.Driving is the primary mode: I-94 and I-275 are the main expressways. Economy parking is well-organized with frequent shuttles. For Windsor, Ontario arrivals, the airport connects via I-75 and the Ambassador Bridge or DRIC tunnel.

Facts

DTW–SCL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Detroit to Santiago route.
Route details
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: DTW
Full nameDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
IATA / ICAODTW / KDTW
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
Passengers/yr32.2M
Elevation645 ft / 197 m
Destination: SCL
Full nameComodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport
IATA / ICAOSCL / SCEL
TimezoneAmerica/Santiago
Passengers/yr26.2M
Elevation1,555 ft / 474 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DTW to SCL flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, Cancún and Miami.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, Cancún and Miami. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.